Jared Padalecki to be the next James Bond?

  • By Jim Leap
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So, why not a 43-year-old James Bond from United States?

Is Padalecki set to be the next James Bond? Rumors that the producers are looking for someone slightly different to play James Bond emerged in November 2025. One of the names who keeps cropping up is Jared Padalecki.

UPDATE 28/12/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Every man, at some point in his life, wishes he could be James Bond. And with the news that Daniel Craig may well be out as 007, there are a whole bunch of actors from London to Los Angeles wondering what they could bring to the role.

Could Jared Padalecki become the Seventh James Bond?

Padalecki’s star has been rising in Hollywood in recent years thank to critically acclaimed roles in Gilmore Girls (2004-2007) and Supernatural (2005-). His commercial appeal is growing, too.

The question for Padalecki now is – what next?

Three reasons Jared Padalecki would be good for the James Bond franchise

  1. It would clarify that Bond is a rotating identity: If M can be a woman, why can't James Bond be a 43-year-old American?
  2. No other performers could be nearly as cool and broodingly suave as Padalecki.
  3. It would give Jared Padalecki a chance to play a lover, as well as a fighter.

This 'Padalecki To Play James Bond' Rumor had the internet in a frenzy

Twitter was flooded again Saturday with loads of tweets related to the rumor. Some fans even launched an online Facebook page called We Want Jared Padalecki for James Bond.

“His name is Padalecki. Jared Padalecki!”
— Alan Sepintree (@sepintree) December 27, 2025
“He was perfect as Sam Winchester in Supernatural, he will be tremendous portraying James Bond.”
— The Clear Observer (@clearobserver) December 27, 2025
“An American James Bond!?! Is it some kind of a joke?”
— Boris Kleinman (@UKBoris) December 27, 2025
“Now, this might be a bit of a controversial pick for the role. But think about it: Padalecki has always been a skilled actor. He's also known for his wit.”
— Claire Stone (@averageclaire) December 27, 2025

Rumors about Jared Padalecki stepping into the role's next iteration have been floating about for a while now. He is characterized by being smooth, slick, handsome, rugged and charming. These are definitely the characteristics needed to play James Bond. Don’t you agree?

Do you think Jared Padalecki should be the next James Bond?

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